Dr. Langford’s final column reflects on 2025’s advocacy, challenges & member teamwork. Click through to read the outgoing ACR president’s parting thoughts.
President’s Corner: The ACR Is on Your Side
Encouraging lawmakers to pass legislation and promote policies that positively affect rheumatologists, rheumatology care teams and those living with rheumatic disease is one of the most impactful ways the ACR advances its mission. The role of advocacy has never been more critical than in recent months, when we have seen an unprecedented number of executive…
Annual Meeting Preview: Effective Advocacy By & For ACR/ARP Members
Session attendees will hear about recent successes from the Government Affairs Committee and learn how to become effective rheumatology advocates.
The ACR Government Affairs Committee’s Outgoing Chair Urges Members to Continue Advocating for Rheumatology
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Although political polarization in the U.S. has affected many people’s interest in participating in legislative and advocacy efforts that promote their concerns, William Harvey, MD, MSc, the ACR’s (immediate past) chair of the Government Affairs Committee, encouraged rheumatologists and ACR/ARHP members to remain engaged and get involved with the ACR to fight for issues…